Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Garden Party 

The simple pleasures of summertime from years past are offered on Sunday afternoon, August 7th, when Hearthside House presents "An Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social."  The garden party will take place between 12-3 p.m. on the grounds of the museum.  Stop by for awhile or stay the afternoon.

Guests are invited to relax at a table under the tent to enjoy an ice cream sundae with toppings of your choice.  Ragtime tunes will get toes tapping and memories flowing with the old-time songs performed by the barbershop quartet, Generations.  Lawn games of croquet, bean bag toss, checkers, or ring toss will test your skills. Sit down at the table with a tarot card reader and discover what lies ahead for you. 

Featured inside the museum will be a display of antique portable phonographs from the early days of recorded music.  Collector Ron L'Herault will acquaint visitors with these rare examples from his collection ranging from the early 1900s to the 1940s. A self-guided tour of the first floor is optional. Take a chance on a raffle prize or visit the Gift Shop to pick out something special. 

The event is held under a tent, to keep you out of the sun (or out of any raindrops).  Cost is $16 per person; $8 youth 9 and under. Member discount is available.  Reserve in advance by purchasing tickets at the link below.  I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ice cream!